The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 1 (of 6) by the Elder Pliny

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Author Pliny, the Elder, 24?-79
Translator Bostock, John, 1773-1846
Translator Riley, Henry T. (Henry Thomas), 1816-1878
Title The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 1 (of 6)
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Summary "The Natural History of Pliny, Volume 1 (of 6)" by the Elder Pliny is a monumental encyclopedic work written in the first century AD. This text serves as a comprehensive survey of the natural world, detailing various aspects of the universe, earth, natural phenomena, and human inventions. As one of the earliest works of its kind, it represents the breadth of knowledge accumulated by ancient cultures up to Pliny's time. At the start of the work, Pliny addresses his dedication to Emperor Titus Vespasian, acknowledging his admiration and friendship. The opening portion includes a preface detailing Pliny's motivations for writing, the challenges he faced in gathering information, and the vast array of sources he consulted, emphasizing the work's uniqueness in Roman literature. Pliny also discusses the structure of the work and its contents, which aim to categorize knowledge in a coherent manner, ultimately inviting readers to explore the complexity and wonder of the natural world around them. The introduction sets the stage for the in-depth exploration of topics, leading to discussions on the universe, elements, and various natural and human phenomena, grounding his encyclopedic approach in historical and observational detail. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Natural history -- Pre-Linnean works
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